Irving Penn in London

Irving Penn (1917-2009) was undoubtedly one of the greatest studio photographers of our time. His uncluttered style and mastery of light seduced not only fashion magazines, but also many of the film, literary and artistic personalities whose portraits he took.
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The exhibition features 120 prints, from his early work for Vogue magazine in the 1940s to his most recent works, which feature Salvador Dali, Christian Dior, Grace Kelly, Rudolf Nureyev, Al Pacino, Édith Piaf, Pablo Picasso and Nicole Kidman, among others.

Until 6 June.
National Portrait St Martin's Place

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